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GX13 WHJ

2013 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,916 mi
Last recorded146,916 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX13 WHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 146,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 139,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 131,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre stepping on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,401 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 92,723 miles

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

various body/bumper damage

Fail 11 May 2020 92,723 miles

Nearside Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on both edges,offside front worse and is at 2mm - advise replacement

various body/bumper damage

Pass 10 May 2019 73,895 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 73,893 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,021 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit - advise replacement

Fail 18 May 2018 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit - advise replacement

Pass 15 May 2017 36,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,093 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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GX13 WHJ is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX13 WHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GX13 WHJ is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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